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Dyer Cove (Two Lights)

Maine, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested2–12 m (5–40 ft) depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Dyer Cove (Two Lights) at a glance

Dyer Cove (Two Lights) is a shore dive site in Maine, United States with depths of 1.5–12.2 m (5–40 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Frilled anemone, Cunner, and Winter flounder. Recent reports put the water around 14°C (57°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 18:00 · run 16 h ago
0.3 m (0.9 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 14°C ( · Forecast 57°F · seasonal avg 57°F)

Site hazards: Monofilament fishing line from shore anglers on the right side, NE exposure in onshore winds, busy tourist parking in peak season

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
SunNo window

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:38 · Sunrise 7:07 · Sunset 17:41 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.7 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:22 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Frilled anemone, Cunner, Winter flounder
Best time: Mid tide and higher, calm or W/SW winds

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 37% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (58°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  8. August, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (51°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  12. December, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots

August has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

  • Cancer borealis recorded here Jul (1 record)

    most recent 2012

  • Homarus americanus recorded here Jul (1 record)

    most recent 2012

Newest record here: 2012. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

The cove below the Cape Elizabeth 'Two Lights' lighthouses, entered from a clear sand beach that gives way to rocky bottom and ledge slopes. The better dive follows the left-hand ledge toward the cove mouth where the terrain takes on an open-ocean feel; up to about 40 feet of depth is available in the bottom of the cove at high tide. Overhangs hide anemones, and a torpedo ray has been recorded here.

shorewall

Monofilament fishing line from shore anglers on the right side, NE exposure in onshore winds, busy tourist parking in peak season

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